Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-10-13

bility to furnish for the paper, weekly
items, which we trust viii be OF no little
interest to the public, and particularly
those who are friendly toward duca-
ton.
In doing this, however, we shall ain
to further the interest of our own schoo
and town especially, but in this we shall
endeavor to offer thoughts, the perusa
of which viii prove beneficial to the
numerous localities where the items
may be read.
We do not intend to conduct, strictly
an educational column, but choose
rather, to be at liberty to branch out in
whatever lines of thought we may de
sire, expressing our views, Independent
of any party feeling or sectional preju
dices now rife in the country.
We shall strive to make note of such
items only as will be worth knowing
and with which the general public
should be acquainted. Occasionally we
may enter upon the discussion of lead,
ing topics of the day, and present topics
that may become leading subjects in the
future.
While the faculty of the school hold
themselves responsible for the items
which may be written, yet much of the
work will be done by the students, and
nothing but original composition will be
accepted for publication.
In this our first letter to you, we desire
to speak briefly concerning the High
School at this place, and give some OF
the reasons why the Mt. Hope High
School has gained such an extended
reputation.
The school was organized some ten
years ago under circumstances which
called for united effort on the part OF
the district
Under the fostering care of Jealous
patrons, judicious board of education,
and former competent instructors. the
school has steadily grown in influence
and popularity, and to-day stands among
the foremost in the state in every re
spect.
There has been no little sacrifice,
however, ON the part of the patrons in
maintaining High School in this place.
Much earnest effort was demanded, and
many friends were necessary, but the
result of the schools work has been SC
marked, for good, that the interest fol
the schools maintenance has been sus-
tanned thereby.
When Mt. Hope and the country round
about are blessed with SO many re-
fined and cultured young people, as a
result of their schools work, there is
every reason for encouragement to con.
tinue the school with even renewed in
terest; though it may pull pretty hard on
the pocket book; and with past results,
the present influence, and future pros
poets all willingly enter into hearty
cooperation for the support of the High
School; knowing that it is both moral
and financial benefit to the locality.
Mr. Cooley, school treasurer, was
present at the opening exercises last
Monday morning. Weare always pleased
to have the Board of Education with us
and we kindly ask the other patrons OF
the school to visit us often.
The school feels the absence of one
members of the faculty, Miss Cora
Humphrey, who was out of school last
week taking care of boil.
The class in physiology furnished the
discussion of "the bones" with papers
upon that subject and which were read
and criticised in the recitation. During
the study of the subject the class had q
human skeleton belonging to Dr. E. d.
Orr for inspection. The skeleton was
put together by the students and was
hung up in the room.
In recent storm the lightning struck
shock of corn fodder in the field Of
Archie Cornell. The fodder was burned.
Messrs. Win and Sandy White spent
last week Minneapolis.
Watch the paper closely for new meth
cd of factoring polynomials, devised by
four members of the higher algebra class.
The class in U. S. constitution having
denominated itself Congress, are al
work trying to push bill through call
ing for heavy appropriation for i'm
proving the school house. Other inpor-
tant bills are TO be acted upon in due
form next week.
Bi-weekly rhetoricals is new n and at
tractive feature in the course of study
of our school this year The deep in
terest the students manifest in this work
is sufficient evidence that this will sup
ply long felt want in the school. All
written work given is carefully criticised
by the principal beforehand and nothing
but original composition is allowed to
be rehearsed. The students are also
drilled by the faculty before the delivery
of their exercises. Monday and Friday
are the days for rhetoricals.
Miss Eva Norton is very low with
typhoid pneumonia.
A young Miss, arrived at Mr.. Del
Brunson's few days ago.
Mr.. S. Lucky has rented rooms in
town, and intends to stay the coming
season.
A party of young men are going duck
hunting Saturday, for recreation they
say.
Miss Norma Proctor will attend school
the coming winter.
Oak Ridge.
As our friend Jumbo" is busy haul
ing cane, | thought / would have to
write this weeks items.
Mr.. Frank Proctor has left the ridge.
and moved to Mt Hope. John Har-
rover has moved in the house vacated
by Frank.